The Internet is for Everyone

1. The Internet is for Everyone Andrew Sullivan President & CEO, Internet Societysullivan@isoc.org May 2019

2. The ‘Why’ of the Internet Society • The Internet Society exists to build, promote, and defend the global infrastructure, which connects independent networks into a single trustworthy Internet beyond borders and communities

3. Our Priorities • Restoring trust and connecting the unconnected are key to realizing an Internet of opportunity for everyone. • Trust • Without trust, the Internet cannot deliver its potential benefit to the entire world. Users must view the Internet as a safe and reliable means to communicate, and be willing to use online services for commerce, government, andsocial interaction. • Access • We believe Internet access is a key enabler for economic, social, and human development. But only half the world is connected and the rate of Internet access growth is decreasing. Issues such as trust in the Internet have joined cost and availability as barriers to access.

4. Strategy 2025 Objectives Build the Internet Defend the Internet Promote the Internet Extend the Internet to communities that do not have it and need it most Promote the Internet model of networking as the preferred model Convince leading governments of the world to adopt policies that favour the Internet model and improve Internet connectivity Promote deployment of technologies and protocols that secure the interconnection of independent networks Shape the policies of leading governments in favour of the growth of independent networks, which are free to interconnect  Counter attempts by leading governments to undermine encryption Defend against shutdowns by increasing cross-border connectivity and resiliency